SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
15,358 km
9,543 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
15,358 km
9,543 mi / 8,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

SBR UIO
Airport Name Saibai Island Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SBR UIO
ICAO Code YSII SEQM
City Saibai Island Quito
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 15 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -9.380000, 142.620000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Saibai Island (SBR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 15,358 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Saibai Island, it's 07:47 in Quito. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,185 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Saibai Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Saibai Island (SBR) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Saibai Island Airport (SBR) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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